Gov Contract Pros (GCP) opposes the proposed "Revolutionary FAR Overhaul" (RFO), arguing that the model deviations are illegitimate, violate the Administrative Procedures Act, and create significant confusion and regulatory red tape. They specifically advocate for the rescission of the model deviations and express concern over the negative impacts on small businesses and the lack of a meaningful Regulatory Impact Analysis.

COGR, a national authority representing over 230 research institutions, supports the FAR Council's efforts to modernize and simplify the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, they urge the Council to ensure consistency with other regulatory initiatives, provide clearer definitions for privacy terms, and clarify liability for contractor employees.

The Associated General Contractors of America, National Defense Industrial Association, Professional Services Council, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce are requesting a 60-day extension of the comment period for the proposed Revolutionary FAR Overhaul rules. They argue that the 30-day deadline is insufficient due to the volume of the rules and the timing of their publication, and that more time will allow for more insightful input from the private sector.

The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce is requesting an extension of the public comment period for the proposed "Revolutionary FAR Overhaul" rules. They argue that the scale of the changes, the lack of cost analysis for small entities, and the fact that related rules have not yet been published require more time for a responsible and thorough review.

The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce, representing women-owned small businesses, requests an extension of the comment period for the proposed FAR overhaul rules. They argue that the current 30-day window is insufficient for small businesses to analyze the complex regulations and that an extension is necessary to ensure meaningful public participation and a high-quality record.

The Council of Defense and Space Industry Associations (CODSIA) is requesting a 30-day extension of the public comment period for several proposed FAR rulemakings. They argue that the current deadline is insufficient to allow their member trade associations and thousands of member companies to adequately review and analyze the extensive new content.

GovContractPros, LLC is requesting that the FAR Council extend the public comment period for four proposed rules regarding the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) overhaul. They argue that the complexity and "revolutionary" nature of the changes require more than the current 30-day window to allow the industry, particularly small businesses, to adequately review and provide meaningful feedback.

Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC), an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, supports the goal of a clearer, streamlined FAR rule but expresses concerns regarding the migration of small-business outreach to non-binding guidance and the lack of accompanying Part 19 text. They recommend specific revisions to ensure enforceable outreach, clear 8(a) sole-source exemptions, and consistent tax-exclusive solicitation requirements.

Ryan Roberts, acting as counsel for various government contractors, requests a 60-day extension to the comment deadline for the proposed revisions to FAR Parts 5, 24, and 29. He argues that the breadth and complexity of the proposed rule require more time for contractors to assess practical impacts and formulate informed questions.